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Sand-and-gravel company purchases land from Holcim
Greenport sand-and-gravel company A. Colarusso & Son purchased most of the lands of the cement company Holcim U.S. for $8.75 million, says an article in the Register-Star. Colarusso & Son bought more than 1,300 acres of land in Greenport and… Keep Reading
Purchase tickets to our 2015 Hall of Fame ceremony today
Pit & Quarry is set to host its annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony on Sunday, March 15 at 7 p.m., where the new class will be inducted. This black-tie event will take place after the NSSGA Chairman’s… Keep Reading
2014 total construction starts rise despite December decline
According to Dodge Data & Analytics, new construction starts in December decreased 16 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $568.2 billion, reading 120 for the Dodge Index. In December, nonresidential building fell 23 percent to $196.6 billion, with… Keep Reading
More than 300 attend OSSGA safety seminar
The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA) held its annual Operations, Health & Safety Seminar, Jan. 21-22 in Toronto. In addition to a variety of educational sessions, the event included a supplier expo, guest speakers and a casino-night dinner… Keep Reading
McCloskey appoints Blakely as west coast dealer manager
McCloskey International named Ladd Blakely as its west coast dealer manager. In his new position, Blakely will be responsible for managing the company’s sales growth on the U.S. west coast. Prior to this position, Blakely served as store manager for Titan… Keep Reading
John Deere releases mobile app for equipment users
John Deere launched its John Deere App Center, a mobile app designed specifically for its equipment users. The app, available for the iPhone, allows users to search for and find apps most useful to their businesses, reports John Deere. It… Keep Reading
2015 Hall of Fame class unveiled
Pit & Quarry's 2015 class of Hall of Fame inductees will be honored at a black-tie induction ceremony and dinner at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 15. The event follows the NSSGA Chairman's Welcome Reception at the Hilton Baltimore. The four… Keep Reading
Astec launches highway fund campaign
Astec Industries launched a grassroots campaign titled “Don’t Let America Dead End” to advocate for a long-term extension of the Highway Trust Fund before it runs out at the end of May. Astec launched a website for the campaign, which… Keep Reading
Terex MPS releases CR Series screen plant
Terex MPS expanded its CR Series portable plant line with its Cedarapids CRS620S screen plant, which has the ability to handle larger deck loads and screen openings, Terex reports. The plant comes equipped with an LJ-TSV screen and a 48-in.-wide… Keep Reading
